Verticale distractieosteogenese van de extreem geresorbeerde edentate onderkaak. Een retrospectieve beschrijving van 16 patiënten.

Translated title of the contribution: Vertical distraction osteogenesis of the extremely resorbed edentulous mandible. A retrospective description of 16 patients

S. R. Grauwen, A. Jovanovic, Lisa Rinanda Amir, A. G. Becking

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Abstract

This study's objective is to assess long-term results of vertical distraction osteogenesis for the extremely resorbed edentulous mandible by clinically measuring and taking x-rays from the beginning of the treatment of 16 subsequent patients to its final moment in the follow up period (ranging from 2-62 months). Bone height, nerve sensitivity, complications and loss of implant were registered. Average bone resorption after 3 years was 11.2%. Out of 16 patients 5 experienced sensory nerve disturbance; 3 suffered complications. The implant success rate was 89.2%. Distraction osteogenesis appears to be a reliable technique, with which stable bone tissue is developed. Risk of sensory nerve disturbance and complications however, must be taken into consideration.

Translated title of the contributionVertical distraction osteogenesis of the extremely resorbed edentulous mandible. A retrospective description of 16 patients
Original languageDutch
Pages (from-to)308-312
Number of pages5
JournalNederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde.
Volume113
Issue number8
Publication statusPublished - Aug 2006

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